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Theatre in Melbourne – Shows, Venues & Musicals

Melbourne Theatre is London's West End or New York's Broadway

Melbourne has one of Australia's most vibrant theatre scenes, with major musicals, comedy theatre, independent productions and family shows appearing on stages across the city throughout the year.

From historic theatres in the city centre to smaller independent venues across Melbourne, there is always something happening on stage. Some productions arrive from London's West End and New York's Broadway, while others premiere right here in Melbourne.

This Melbourne Theatre Guide brings together current theatre shows, upcoming productions, major theatre venues, festivals and links to theatres across Melbourne to help you explore what's on and discover the best theatre in Melbourne.

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The Vaudeville Revue: Cabaret, Comedy and Burlesque

The Speakeasy Theatre

Step inside The Vaudeville Revue - Melbourne's must-see variety spectacular. A favourite with locals and visitors alike, The Vaudeville Revue is an 18+ cabaret and variety show ..

Magic Men - Crown Casino

Level 3 Night Clubs At Crown

Voted Australia's no.1 Male Revue. Magic Men delivers nonstop thrills for the ultimate girls' night FEEL THE MAGIC WITH MAGIC MEN AUSTRALIA! Magic Men takes over Crown Melbo..

Tix at 12 | $Discount Arts Centre Tickets

Arts Centre Melbourne

For a 12 hour window from 12pm every Tuesday, get access to a variety of discounted shows. Enter the promo code TIXAT12 and click apply before continuing to seat selection. Dis..

Menxclusive | Xclusive The Show

Platform One

Australia's Finest Cabaret and Burlesque By MenXclusive Turning the tables for a fantastic night out. More than just any revue Australia has to offer you can now induldge in so..

Piccolo Teatro Magic Theatre

Wondering what's on in Melbourne? At last Melbourne has an intimate and bespoke cabaret club dedicated to magic and some extra cabaret surprises. Created and founded by int..

VIVA Melbourne: Society

VIVA Melbourne

Step inside our Society- an invitation only experience set within the world of The Upstairs Club. The Upstairs Club is a secret playground for the bold, the curious, and the una..

VIVA Melbourne: Scandal

VIVA Melbourne

Scandal begins where the evening should probably end. A late- night world of energy, and quiet indulgence. Scandal invites you into something more intimate, where the perfo..

The Sacrifice of Farinelli

Bluestone Church Arts Space

Subverse Theatre proudly presents The Sacrifice of Farinelli Written and Directed by Stuart Bruce Created with the support of the Maribyrnong City Council through their A..

Melbourne Opera presents Giuseppe Verdi's Il Trovatore

Athenaeum Theatre

A ruined Spanish theatre sets the stage for Verdi's haunting Il Trovatore - a story of love, power and revenge filled with one musical highlight followed by another. Il Trovato..

Kindred People 2026

Awaken murrup - awaken the spirit Kindred People is an Indigenous-led gathering of global First Nations artists, Elders, Knowledge Holders, students and community, coming to Mo..

A Beautiful Noise | The Neil Diamond Musical

Princess Theatre

A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical will make its Australian premiere at Melbourne's Princess Theatre on 5 August 2026, bringing the singer-songwriter's life and extensive ..

Menopause The Musical

Athenaeum Theatre

Ladies! It's time to embrace "The Change" with a night out, full of uncontrollable laughter, uplifting celebration and shared sisterhood! Inspired by a hot flush and a bottle o..

Savages

Theatre Works

Theatre Works and Aperture Productions present Savages By Patricia Cornelius Directed by Kitan Petkovski Four boisterous friends. One cruise liner. The holiday of a lifeti..

Ballet of Lights: Cinderella in a Sparkling Show

The Capitol

After captivating audiences worldwide with Peter Pan, Ballet of Lights presents Cinderella at the Capitol Theatre, Melbourne This classic fairy tale is reimagined in a ballet sh..

Pretty Woman: The Musical

Regent Theatre

Head to Hollywood with the dazzling stage adaptation of one of the most beloved rom-coms of all time - Pretty Woman: The Musical. Bursting with glamour, charm, and all the iconi..

High School Musical Brings Troy and Gabriella Back to Melbourne in September 2026

National Theatre

CLOSER Presented by Powderkeg Players 2026

In the heart of late-nineties London, a quartet of strangers are drawn together by chance, passion and temptation. As relationships shift and loyalties are tested, a tangled we..

7 Dances for 7 People

Northcote Town Hall Arts Centre

Award-winning choreographer Tra Mi Dinh premieres a mesmerising new work inspired by one of humanity's oldest and most mysterious obsessions: the number 7. A transcendent invoc..

National Institute of Circus Arts: Behind the Veil

National Circus Centre: National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA)

Welcome to a world where perfection is manufactured, productivity is worshipped, individuality has become a dangerous defect, and every smile has been carefully rehearsed. Behin..

Ballet of Lights: Peter Pan in a Sparkling Show

The Capitol

Six performers in illuminated costumes bring this classic story to life through dance, light, and color. Join Peter Pan, Tinker Bell, and the Darling children on a magical jour..

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

Chapel Off Chapel

One of the most celebrated musicals of the twentieth century, Sweeney Todd is a savage and chilling exploration of greed, injustice, and the thirst for revenge. This robust reim..

Room On The Broom

Athenaeum Theatre

Room on the Broom 26 - 27 Sep 2026 Athenaeum Theatre 1 CDP presents Tall Stories' production of ROOM ON THE BROOM adapted from the award winning picture book by Julia Donaldso..

La Ronde: A Lavish Cocktail of Circus Cabaret & Comedy

Spiegel Haus Melbourne

Step into the round and surrender to La Ronde - a lavish cocktail of circus cabaret and comedy from the creators of Blanc de Blanc and LIMBO. THE BEST CIRCUS PERFORMERS FROM AC..

Australian Shakespeare Company: The Homecoming Play

Athenaeum Theatre

Harold Pinter's classic, multi Tony Award-winning drama The Homecoming comes to the intimate Athenaeum Theatre 2 for a strictly limited season. This gripping production explore..

Ode To A Grape

The Motley Bauhaus

Johann is launching a poetry book. Johann is a very bad poet. Prepare to be simultaneously charmed and berated by Tirau's resident self proclaimed artist, incompetent anarchist..

Autonomy of Flo(w)

The Motley Bauhaus

After experiencing sexual assault at her university campus, Florence (Flo) struggles with the lasting impacts it has had on her life, including her loved ones. Advocating for h..

Melancholia

Chapel Off Chapel

Melancholia returns for three performances only, bringing Studio Stocks' celebrated contemporary tap dance to Chapel Off Chapel in a powerful fusion of rhythm, movement and emotion..

SIX the Musical - Extended by popular demand until October 2026

Comedy Theatre

The global phenomenon SIX the Musical returns to Melbourne's Comedy Theatre bringing its award-winning blend of history, pop music and spectacular live performance back to Australi..

The Australian Shakespeare Company: Tinkerbell and the Dream Fairies

Rippon Lea Estate | House & Gardens

In an enchanting world of song and dance, the adventurous Tinkerbell meets the fairies from A Midsummer Night's Dream. Together with the cheeky Mustardseed, fluttery Moth, dari..

Knights Of Fire at Kryal Castle | School Holiday's

Kryal Castle

Knights clashing with flaming swords snow queens and winter magic - 'Knights of Fire' returns to Kyral Castle these school holidays. Saturday 19th September 2026 - Sunday 4th Oc..

Oz: The Cirque Experience

Fitzroy St Theatre

Do you dare challenge the wonderful Wizard of OZ? Whether you're chasing heart brains courage - or just a damn good time - Oz is calling. From award winning Australian produ..

Australian Tap Dance Festival 2026

2026 marks the 15th year of the Australian Tap Dance Festival (ATDF), whilst it may not be the full festival this year, we have created an unforgettable weekend of Tap! Discover..

Second Best Bed

The Motley Bauhaus

The world has spent hundreds of years researching and questioning who Shakespeare was, but few asked the far more interesting question; who was his wife? Second Best Bed Left t..

Monty Python's Spamalot

Athenaeum Theatre

The legendary search for the Holy Grail is officially headed for Australia! After a spectacular season at Perth's Planet Royale in May, Drew Anthony Creative has announced tha..

Geraldine Quinn: Campervan - An Ozploitation Horror Musical

Fringe Festival Hub @ Trades Hall

Melbourne cabaret indie stalwart Geraldine Quinn ('Spicks & Specks', 'Ground Up', 'The Project') finally turns her seasoned hand to music theatre with the world debut of her origin..

Creepy Boys: SLUGS

Meat Market's Stables

An electro-punk concert, a play, a clown show, and a basement puppet nightmare all rolled into one from award-winning performance/comedy duo Creepy Boys (S.E. Grummett & Sam Kruger..

Mario Hannah, Taylor Griffiths and Holly Bohmer: Nosebleeds

The Improv Conspiracy Theatre

Sketch comedians Mario Hannah, Taylor Griffiths and Holly Bohmer bring a delightfully twisted new work to the 2026 Melbourne Fringe Festival. Nosebleeds Mario Hannah, Taylor G..

Shane Adamczak: The Year There Were No Monsters

Fringe Festival Hub @ Trades Hall

Ordinary People. Extraordinary Lives. And also, there's Monsters. The Year There Were No Monsters Melbourne Fringe Festival 2026 Tonight, a group of bizarre and eccentric..

CIRCUS FIRE Spectacular | FREE EVENT

Prahran Square

Prahran Square turns up the heat with CIRCUS FIRE Spectacular. CIRCUS FIRE Spectacular Chapel Street and Melbourne Fringe present CIRCUS FIRE Spectacular, an internationally aw..

Dracula: Ballet at its Darkest

Her Majesty's Theatre

Following a sold-out season in London and a record-breaking tour across Australia and New Zealand in 2025, the critically acclaimed ballet Dracula: Ballet at its Darkest returns to..

The Australian Ballet: The Nutcracker

Ian Potter State Theatre

This October,?we're performing The Nutcracker in Melbourne for the first time since 2019 and tickets are now on sale. Sir Peter Wright's magical production of this cherished bal..

Gimme Gimme Gimme | ABBA Cirque Tribute

Fitzroy St Theatre

From the feel-good joy of Dancing Queen and Mamma Mia, to the emotion of The Winner Takes It All, the drama of Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!, and the irresistible energy of Waterloo and Vou..

MRS. DOUBTFIRE Musical Opens at Melbourne's Princess Theatre

Princess Theatre

MRS. DOUBTFIRE will bring its blend of comedy, music and heart to Melbourne's Princess Theatre from November, adapting the much-loved film for the stage. The musical follows Dan..

The Shark Is Broken

Athenaeum Theatre

The shark may not be working, but the drama certainly is. Step behind the scenes of one of cinema's greatest blockbusters in *The Shark Is Broken*-the acclaimed comedy that rev..

American Psycho | The Musical

Chapel Off Chapel

Blood. Suits. '80s bangers. Patrick Bateman-unfiltered. Based on Bret Easton Ellis' controversial 1991 novel and the cult 2000 film, this blistering stage adaptation delivers a ..

Opera Australia: Opera Up Late

Regent Theatre

Opera's greatest late-night party is back for more. More music. More glitz. More laughs. Opera Up Late returns to Melbourne in 2026 - bigger, better and naughtier than ever! ..

Opera Australia: La Boheme

Regent Theatre

This classic opera about young artists caught between ecstasy and pain has inspired countless Bohemian love stories. La Boheme To write, to paint, to think, to cry. To love, to..

Opera Australia: The Trumpet of the Swan

Regent Theatre

He raised his trumpet and blew a strong, clear note. It was the greatest moment of his life. Meet Louis, a young swan born without a voice. With the help of a boy named Sam and ..

Opera Australia: Watershed - The Death of Dr Duncan

Playhouse Theatre

The moment and the movement that changed Australia. As his body hit the water, few heard the impact. But the ripple effect of the murderous act defied natural law and swelled to..

Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty In A Dazzling Light Show

The Capitol

Experience Sleeping Beauty like never before in this dazzling dance and light show. Classical ballet and modern technology come together to create an artistic masterpiece like ..

The Vaudeville Revue: Cabaret, Comedy and Burlesque

The Speakeasy Theatre

30 Nov -0001

Step inside The Vaudeville Revue - Melbourne's must-see variety spectacular. A favourite with locals and visitors alike, The Vaudeville Revue is an 18+ cabaret and variety show that brings together burlesque, circus, ..

Magic Men - Crown Casino

Level 3 Night Clubs At Crown

30 Nov -0001

Voted Australia's no.1 Male Revue. Magic Men delivers nonstop thrills for the ultimate girls' night FEEL THE MAGIC WITH MAGIC MEN AUSTRALIA! Magic Men takes over Crown Melbourne with an award-winning, high-energy ..

Tix at 12 | $Discount Arts Centre Tickets

Arts Centre Melbourne

30 Nov -0001

For a 12 hour window from 12pm every Tuesday, get access to a variety of discounted shows. Enter the promo code TIXAT12 and click apply before continuing to seat selection. Discounts will be available across these ic..

Menxclusive | Xclusive The Show

Platform One

30 Nov -0001

Australia's Finest Cabaret and Burlesque By MenXclusive Turning the tables for a fantastic night out. More than just any revue Australia has to offer you can now induldge in some amazing elements of burlesque Circus ..

Piccolo Teatro Magic Theatre

30 Nov -0001

Wondering what's on in Melbourne? At last Melbourne has an intimate and bespoke cabaret club dedicated to magic and some extra cabaret surprises. Created and founded by internationally renowned magician Sam Angel..

VIVA Melbourne: Society

VIVA Melbourne

30 Nov -0001

Step inside our Society- an invitation only experience set within the world of The Upstairs Club. The Upstairs Club is a secret playground for the bold, the curious, and the unapologetically indulgent. Behind clos..

VIVA Melbourne: Scandal

VIVA Melbourne

30 Nov -0001

Scandal begins where the evening should probably end. A late- night world of energy, and quiet indulgence. Scandal invites you into something more intimate, where the performances are sharper, the connection is c..

The Sacrifice of Farinelli

Bluestone Church Arts Space

13 Aug 2026 to 29 Aug 2026

Subverse Theatre proudly presents The Sacrifice of Farinelli Written and Directed by Stuart Bruce Created with the support of the Maribyrnong City Council through their Artist in Residence program, this winter ..

Melbourne Opera presents Giuseppe Verdi's Il Trovatore

Athenaeum Theatre

23 Aug 2026 to 30 Aug 2026

A ruined Spanish theatre sets the stage for Verdi's haunting Il Trovatore - a story of love, power and revenge filled with one musical highlight followed by another. Il Trovatore Melbourne Opera's production of Il T..

Kindred People 2026

1 Sep 2026 to 5 Sep 2026

Awaken murrup - awaken the spirit Kindred People is an Indigenous-led gathering of global First Nations artists, Elders, Knowledge Holders, students and community, coming to Monash University on Boonwurrung Country i..

A Beautiful Noise | The Neil Diamond Musical

Princess Theatre

5 Aug 2026 to 6 Sep 2026

A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical will make its Australian premiere at Melbourne's Princess Theatre on 5 August 2026, bringing the singer-songwriter's life and extensive catalogue to the stage. The musical t..

Menopause The Musical

Athenaeum Theatre

2 Sep 2026 to 6 Sep 2026

Ladies! It's time to embrace "The Change" with a night out, full of uncontrollable laughter, uplifting celebration and shared sisterhood! Inspired by a hot flush and a bottle of wine, the global smash hit, Menopause ..

Savages

Theatre Works

2 Sep 2026 to 12 Sep 2026

Theatre Works and Aperture Productions present Savages By Patricia Cornelius Directed by Kitan Petkovski Four boisterous friends. One cruise liner. The holiday of a lifetime. A confrontational, award-winning..

Ballet of Lights: Cinderella in a Sparkling Show

The Capitol

12 Sep 2026

After captivating audiences worldwide with Peter Pan, Ballet of Lights presents Cinderella at the Capitol Theatre, Melbourne This classic fairy tale is reimagined in a ballet show where dancers shine in glow-in-the-da..

Pretty Woman: The Musical

Regent Theatre

14 Jul 2026 to 13 Sep 2026

Head to Hollywood with the dazzling stage adaptation of one of the most beloved rom-coms of all time - Pretty Woman: The Musical. Bursting with glamour, charm, and all the iconic moments you know and love, this joyous..

High School Musical Brings Troy and Gabriella Back to Melbourne in September 2026

National Theatre

3 Sep 2026 to 13 Sep 2026

CLOSER Presented by Powderkeg Players 2026

4 Sep 2026 to 19 Sep 2026

In the heart of late-nineties London, a quartet of strangers are drawn together by chance, passion and temptation. As relationships shift and loyalties are tested, a tangled web of love and duplicity transforms into ..

7 Dances for 7 People

Northcote Town Hall Arts Centre

9 Sep 2026 to 19 Sep 2026

Award-winning choreographer Tra Mi Dinh premieres a mesmerising new work inspired by one of humanity's oldest and most mysterious obsessions: the number 7. A transcendent invocation Fresh from acclaimed commissions ..

National Institute of Circus Arts: Behind the Veil

National Circus Centre: National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA)

15 Sep 2026 to 19 Sep 2026

Welcome to a world where perfection is manufactured, productivity is worshipped, individuality has become a dangerous defect, and every smile has been carefully rehearsed. Behind the Veil In this spectacularly absurd..

Ballet of Lights: Peter Pan in a Sparkling Show

The Capitol

19 Sep 2026

Six performers in illuminated costumes bring this classic story to life through dance, light, and color. Join Peter Pan, Tinker Bell, and the Darling children on a magical journey to Neverland! Peter Pan in a Spa..

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

Chapel Off Chapel

11 Sep 2026 to 23 Sep 2026

One of the most celebrated musicals of the twentieth century, Sweeney Todd is a savage and chilling exploration of greed, injustice, and the thirst for revenge. This robust reimagining by Soundworks Productions plunge..

Room On The Broom

Athenaeum Theatre

26 Sep 2026 to 27 Sep 2026

Room on the Broom 26 - 27 Sep 2026 Athenaeum Theatre 1 CDP presents Tall Stories' production of ROOM ON THE BROOM adapted from the award winning picture book by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler, published by Macmill..

La Ronde: A Lavish Cocktail of Circus Cabaret & Comedy

Spiegel Haus Melbourne

1 Oct 2026

Step into the round and surrender to La Ronde - a lavish cocktail of circus cabaret and comedy from the creators of Blanc de Blanc and LIMBO. THE BEST CIRCUS PERFORMERS FROM ACROSS THE GLOBE UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL in ..

Australian Shakespeare Company: The Homecoming Play

Athenaeum Theatre

17 Sep 2026 to 3 Oct 2026

Harold Pinter's classic, multi Tony Award-winning drama The Homecoming comes to the intimate Athenaeum Theatre 2 for a strictly limited season. This gripping production explores a volatile world of tension, family co..

Ode To A Grape

The Motley Bauhaus

28 Sep 2026 to 3 Oct 2026

Johann is launching a poetry book. Johann is a very bad poet. Prepare to be simultaneously charmed and berated by Tirau's resident self proclaimed artist, incompetent anarchist, and lover of grapes. Born in Limbur..

Autonomy of Flo(w)

The Motley Bauhaus

28 Sep 2026 to 3 Oct 2026

After experiencing sexual assault at her university campus, Florence (Flo) struggles with the lasting impacts it has had on her life, including her loved ones. Advocating for herself comes with significant challenges..

Melancholia

Chapel Off Chapel

1 Oct 2026 to 3 Oct 2026

Melancholia returns for three performances only, bringing Studio Stocks' celebrated contemporary tap dance to Chapel Off Chapel in a powerful fusion of rhythm, movement and emotion. Melancholia Created by former Aus..

SIX the Musical - Extended by popular demand until October 2026

Comedy Theatre

24 Jul 2026 to 4 Oct 2026

The global phenomenon SIX the Musical returns to Melbourne's Comedy Theatre bringing its award-winning blend of history, pop music and spectacular live performance back to Australian audiences. The six wives of Henry..

The Australian Shakespeare Company: Tinkerbell and the Dream Fairies

Rippon Lea Estate | House & Gardens

19 Sep 2026 to 4 Oct 2026

In an enchanting world of song and dance, the adventurous Tinkerbell meets the fairies from A Midsummer Night's Dream. Together with the cheeky Mustardseed, fluttery Moth, daring Cobweb and sweet Peaseblossom, Tinker..

Knights Of Fire at Kryal Castle | School Holiday's

Kryal Castle

19 Sep 2026 to 4 Oct 2026

Knights clashing with flaming swords snow queens and winter magic - 'Knights of Fire' returns to Kyral Castle these school holidays. Saturday 19th September 2026 - Sunday 4th October 2026 @ Kryal Castle Knights ba..

Oz: The Cirque Experience

Fitzroy St Theatre

26 Sep 2026 to 4 Oct 2026

Do you dare challenge the wonderful Wizard of OZ? Whether you're chasing heart brains courage - or just a damn good time - Oz is calling. From award winning Australian producers comes a new theatrical experience t..

Australian Tap Dance Festival 2026

3 Oct 2026 to 4 Oct 2026

2026 marks the 15th year of the Australian Tap Dance Festival (ATDF), whilst it may not be the full festival this year, we have created an unforgettable weekend of Tap! Discover the Australian Tap Dance Festival We'r..

Second Best Bed

The Motley Bauhaus

5 Oct 2026 to 10 Oct 2026

The world has spent hundreds of years researching and questioning who Shakespeare was, but few asked the far more interesting question; who was his wife? Second Best Bed Left the "second-best bed" in his will (rude, ..

Monty Python's Spamalot

Athenaeum Theatre

16 Sep 2026 to 11 Oct 2026

The legendary search for the Holy Grail is officially headed for Australia! After a spectacular season at Perth's Planet Royale in May, Drew Anthony Creative has announced that the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, M..

Geraldine Quinn: Campervan - An Ozploitation Horror Musical

Fringe Festival Hub @ Trades Hall

7 Oct 2026 to 11 Oct 2026

Melbourne cabaret indie stalwart Geraldine Quinn ('Spicks & Specks', 'Ground Up', 'The Project') finally turns her seasoned hand to music theatre with the world debut of her original Ozploitation horror comedy musical 'C..

Creepy Boys: SLUGS

Meat Market's Stables

1 Oct 2026 to 17 Oct 2026

An electro-punk concert, a play, a clown show, and a basement puppet nightmare all rolled into one from award-winning performance/comedy duo Creepy Boys (S.E. Grummett & Sam Kruger). SLUGS Join us for a technocolour..

Mario Hannah, Taylor Griffiths and Holly Bohmer: Nosebleeds

The Improv Conspiracy Theatre

1 Oct 2026 to 18 Oct 2026

Sketch comedians Mario Hannah, Taylor Griffiths and Holly Bohmer bring a delightfully twisted new work to the 2026 Melbourne Fringe Festival. Nosebleeds Mario Hannah, Taylor Griffiths and Holly Bohmer Nosebleeds ..

Shane Adamczak: The Year There Were No Monsters

Fringe Festival Hub @ Trades Hall

7 Oct 2026 to 18 Oct 2026

Ordinary People. Extraordinary Lives. And also, there's Monsters. The Year There Were No Monsters Melbourne Fringe Festival 2026 Tonight, a group of bizarre and eccentric "Everyday people" gather at an Open Mic..

CIRCUS FIRE Spectacular | FREE EVENT

Prahran Square

15 Oct 2026 to 18 Oct 2026

Prahran Square turns up the heat with CIRCUS FIRE Spectacular. CIRCUS FIRE Spectacular Chapel Street and Melbourne Fringe present CIRCUS FIRE Spectacular, an internationally awarded circus show lighting up Prahran Sq..

Dracula: Ballet at its Darkest

Her Majesty's Theatre

10 Sep 2026 to 25 Oct 2026

Following a sold-out season in London and a record-breaking tour across Australia and New Zealand in 2025, the critically acclaimed ballet Dracula: Ballet at its Darkest returns to Melbourne's Her Majesty's Theatre. A..

The Australian Ballet: The Nutcracker

Ian Potter State Theatre

24 Oct 2026 to 31 Oct 2026

This October,?we're performing The Nutcracker in Melbourne for the first time since 2019 and tickets are now on sale. Sir Peter Wright's magical production of this cherished ballet is set to Tchaikovsky's iconic score..

Gimme Gimme Gimme | ABBA Cirque Tribute

Fitzroy St Theatre

15 Oct 2026 to 1 Nov 2026

From the feel-good joy of Dancing Queen and Mamma Mia, to the emotion of The Winner Takes It All, the drama of Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!, and the irresistible energy of Waterloo and Voulez-Vous, Gimme Gimme Gimme ABBA Cirque ..

MRS. DOUBTFIRE Musical Opens at Melbourne's Princess Theatre

Princess Theatre

1 Nov 2026

MRS. DOUBTFIRE will bring its blend of comedy, music and heart to Melbourne's Princess Theatre from November, adapting the much-loved film for the stage. The musical follows Daniel Hillard's determined efforts to rema..

The Shark Is Broken

Athenaeum Theatre

15 Oct 2026 to 8 Nov 2026

The shark may not be working, but the drama certainly is. Step behind the scenes of one of cinema's greatest blockbusters in *The Shark Is Broken*-the acclaimed comedy that reveals the hilarious tensions, unexpected ..

American Psycho | The Musical

Chapel Off Chapel

29 Oct 2026 to 14 Nov 2026

Blood. Suits. '80s bangers. Patrick Bateman-unfiltered. Based on Bret Easton Ellis' controversial 1991 novel and the cult 2000 film, this blistering stage adaptation delivers a satirical punch straight to the heart of..

Opera Australia: Opera Up Late

Regent Theatre

15 Nov 2026

Opera's greatest late-night party is back for more. More music. More glitz. More laughs. Opera Up Late returns to Melbourne in 2026 - bigger, better and naughtier than ever! Originally conceived for 2023's Sydney W..

Opera Australia: La Boheme

Regent Theatre

7 Nov 2026 to 18 Nov 2026

This classic opera about young artists caught between ecstasy and pain has inspired countless Bohemian love stories. La Boheme To write, to paint, to think, to cry. To love, to fight, to live, to die. They have lo..

Opera Australia: The Trumpet of the Swan

Regent Theatre

20 Nov 2026 to 22 Nov 2026

He raised his trumpet and blew a strong, clear note. It was the greatest moment of his life. Meet Louis, a young swan born without a voice. With the help of a boy named Sam and a stolen trumpet, Louis sets out to prov..

Opera Australia: Watershed - The Death of Dr Duncan

Playhouse Theatre

21 Nov 2026 to 28 Nov 2026

The moment and the movement that changed Australia. As his body hit the water, few heard the impact. But the ripple effect of the murderous act defied natural law and swelled to seismic scale. Watershed It's half ..

Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty In A Dazzling Light Show

The Capitol

29 Nov 2026

Experience Sleeping Beauty like never before in this dazzling dance and light show. Classical ballet and modern technology come together to create an artistic masterpiece like no other where exquisite dancers literal..

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MRS. DOUBTFIRE Musical Opens at Melbourne's Princess Theatre

Princess Theatre

MRS. DOUBTFIRE will bring its blend of comedy, music and heart to Melbourne's Princess Theatre from November, adapting the much-loved film for the stage. The musical follows Dan..

SIX the Musical - Extended by popular demand until October 2026

Comedy Theatre

The global phenomenon SIX the Musical returns to Melbourne's Comedy Theatre bringing its award-winning blend of history, pop music and spectacular live performance back to Australi..

Pretty Woman: The Musical

Regent Theatre

Head to Hollywood with the dazzling stage adaptation of one of the most beloved rom-coms of all time - Pretty Woman: The Musical. Bursting with glamour, charm, and all the iconi..

Award-winning West End revival of Fiddler on the Roof comes to Melbourne

Her Majesty's Theatre

The acclaimed West End revival of **Fiddler on the Roof** arrives at Melbourne's Her Majesty's Theatre this October following a record-breaking London season. Winner of three Olivi..

Melbourne Opera presents Giuseppe Verdi's Il Trovatore

Athenaeum Theatre

A ruined Spanish theatre sets the stage for Verdi's haunting Il Trovatore - a story of love, power and revenge filled with one musical highlight followed by another. Il Trovato..

A Beautiful Noise | The Neil Diamond Musical

Princess Theatre

A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical will make its Australian premiere at Melbourne's Princess Theatre on 5 August 2026, bringing the singer-songwriter's life and extensive ..

Monty Python's Spamalot

Athenaeum Theatre

The legendary search for the Holy Grail is officially headed for Australia! After a spectacular season at Perth's Planet Royale in May, Drew Anthony Creative has announced tha..

The Lion King

Regent Theatre

More than 127 million people around the world have experienced the awe-inspiring visual artistry, the unforgettable music, and the uniquely theatrical storytelling of this Broadway..

Menopause The Musical

Athenaeum Theatre

Ladies! It's time to embrace "The Change" with a night out, full of uncontrollable laughter, uplifting celebration and shared sisterhood! Inspired by a hot flush and a bottle o..

MRS. DOUBTFIRE Musical Opens at Melbourne's Princess Theatre

Princess Theatre

1 Nov 2026

SIX the Musical - Extended by popular demand until October 2026

Comedy Theatre

24 Jul 2026 to 4 Oct 2026

Pretty Woman: The Musical

Regent Theatre

14 Jul 2026 to 13 Sep 2026

Award-winning West End revival of Fiddler on the Roof comes to Melbourne

Her Majesty's Theatre

31 Oct 2026 to 27 Dec 2026

The acclaimed West End revival of **Fiddler on the Roof** arrives at Melbourne's Her Majesty's Theatre this October following a record-breaking London season. Winner of three Olivier Awards, including Best Musical Reviva..

Melbourne Opera presents Giuseppe Verdi's Il Trovatore

Athenaeum Theatre

23 Aug 2026 to 30 Aug 2026

A Beautiful Noise | The Neil Diamond Musical

Princess Theatre

5 Aug 2026 to 6 Sep 2026

Monty Python's Spamalot

Athenaeum Theatre

16 Sep 2026 to 11 Oct 2026

The Lion King

Regent Theatre

27 Mar 2027

More than 127 million people around the world have experienced the awe-inspiring visual artistry, the unforgettable music, and the uniquely theatrical storytelling of this Broadway spectacular - one of the most breathtak..

Menopause The Musical

Athenaeum Theatre

2 Sep 2026 to 6 Sep 2026

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Piccolo Teatro Magic Theatre

Wondering what's on in Melbourne? At last Melbourne has an intimate and bespoke cabaret club dedicated to magic and some extra cabaret surprises. Created and founded by int..

The Shark Is Broken

Athenaeum Theatre

The shark may not be working, but the drama certainly is. Step behind the scenes of one of cinema's greatest blockbusters in *The Shark Is Broken*-the acclaimed comedy that rev..

Iconic film The Castle is becoming a play

Her Majesty's Theatre

One of Australia's most beloved films makes its long-awaited journey to the stage in a brand-new theatrical production filled with heart, humour and the unforgettable charm of the ..

Room On The Broom

Athenaeum Theatre

Room on the Broom 26 - 27 Sep 2026 Athenaeum Theatre 1 CDP presents Tall Stories' production of ROOM ON THE BROOM adapted from the award winning picture book by Julia Donaldso..

One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest

Athenaeum Theatre

Jason Donovan will return to the Melbourne stage as Randle P. McMurphy in a new production of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, opening at the Athenaeum Theatre in November 2026. ..

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The Shark Is Broken

Athenaeum Theatre

15 Oct 2026 to 8 Nov 2026

Iconic film The Castle is becoming a play

Her Majesty's Theatre

23 Mar 2027 to 25 Apr 2027

One of Australia's most beloved films makes its long-awaited journey to the stage in a brand-new theatrical production filled with heart, humour and the unforgettable charm of the Kerrigan family. Based on the iconic ..

Room On The Broom

Athenaeum Theatre

26 Sep 2026 to 27 Sep 2026

One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest

Athenaeum Theatre

13 Nov 2026 to 6 Dec 2026

Jason Donovan will return to the Melbourne stage as Randle P. McMurphy in a new production of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, opening at the Athenaeum Theatre in November 2026. Nadine Garner and Jeremy Proulx lead a..

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The Sacrifice of Farinelli

Bluestone Church Arts Space

Subverse Theatre proudly presents The Sacrifice of Farinelli Written and Directed by Stuart Bruce Created with the support of the Maribyrnong City Council through their A..

CLOSER Presented by Powderkeg Players 2026

In the heart of late-nineties London, a quartet of strangers are drawn together by chance, passion and temptation. As relationships shift and loyalties are tested, a tangled we..

American Psycho | The Musical

Chapel Off Chapel

Blood. Suits. '80s bangers. Patrick Bateman-unfiltered. Based on Bret Easton Ellis' controversial 1991 novel and the cult 2000 film, this blistering stage adaptation delivers a ..

One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest

Athenaeum Theatre

Jason Donovan will return to the Melbourne stage as Randle P. McMurphy in a new production of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, opening at the Athenaeum Theatre in November 2026. ..

The Shark Is Broken

Athenaeum Theatre

The shark may not be working, but the drama certainly is. Step behind the scenes of one of cinema's greatest blockbusters in *The Shark Is Broken*-the acclaimed comedy that rev..

High School Musical Brings Troy and Gabriella Back to Melbourne in September 2026

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Savages

Theatre Works

Theatre Works and Aperture Productions present Savages By Patricia Cornelius Directed by Kitan Petkovski Four boisterous friends. One cruise liner. The holiday of a lifeti..

Second Best Bed

The Motley Bauhaus

The world has spent hundreds of years researching and questioning who Shakespeare was, but few asked the far more interesting question; who was his wife? Second Best Bed Left t..

The Australian Shakespeare Company: Tinkerbell and the Dream Fairies

Rippon Lea Estate | House & Gardens

In an enchanting world of song and dance, the adventurous Tinkerbell meets the fairies from A Midsummer Night's Dream. Together with the cheeky Mustardseed, fluttery Moth, dari..

The Sacrifice of Farinelli

Bluestone Church Arts Space

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CLOSER Presented by Powderkeg Players 2026

4 Sep 2026 to 19 Sep 2026

American Psycho | The Musical

Chapel Off Chapel

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One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest

Athenaeum Theatre

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The Shark Is Broken

Athenaeum Theatre

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High School Musical Brings Troy and Gabriella Back to Melbourne in September 2026

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Savages

Theatre Works

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Second Best Bed

The Motley Bauhaus

5 Oct 2026 to 10 Oct 2026

The Australian Shakespeare Company: Tinkerbell and the Dream Fairies

Rippon Lea Estate | House & Gardens

19 Sep 2026 to 4 Oct 2026

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Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty In A Dazzling Light Show

The Capitol

113 Swanston Street Melbourne

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Ballet of Lights: Peter Pan in a Sparkling Show

The Capitol

113 Swanston Street Melbourne

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Dracula: Ballet at its Darkest

Her Majesty's Theatre

219 Exhibition Street Melbourne

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Storytime Ballet: Cinderella

Fall under the spell of Cinderella an interactive Storytime Ballet experience for children aged three years and older. Cinderella Cinderella tells the story of a beautiful and kind young girl who is f..

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240 Exhibition Street, Melbourne

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